Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport
GAL · PAGA · Galena, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 12:54 AM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 13:39Z |
| Sunset | 11:27 PM | 07:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 12:54 AM | 08:54Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
RWY 24LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 257° mag · 270° true
- Dimensions
- 2,600 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- GRAVEL
- CTAF
- 123.0
Enter the left downwind (heading 077°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 24
- Threshold elev
- 148 ft
- Markings
- none
- TDZ elevation
- 148 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,600 ft | |
| 08/26 | 6,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Galena”Taxi & takeoff
“Galena”Also
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 290.2 | GALENA RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
GAL 114.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAL · Galena | VOR/DME | 114.80 · 95X | High | r256° / 4.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PAGA / GAL
- Coordinates
- 64.7362, -156.9370
- Elevation
- 154 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- FAIRBANKS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Airspace
- Class E
- Weather station
- AWOS-3P · 132.525 · ☎ 907-656-2483
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FAIRBANKS · 121.5, 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Fairbanks Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- GAL
- Attendance
- OCT-APR MON-FRI 0600-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Airport phone
- 907-474-0788
- Activated
- 1947/09
- Distance from city
- 0 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.; SNOW REMOVAL OPS - MONITOR CTAF. on 123.0 — Chart Supplement ↗
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Cargo
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 10 notes
General
- MAINT HRS 0800-1600 MON-FRI EXCP HOLS.
- HAZUS RPRTG DURG DUTY HR UNLESS PRIOR ARNGMT IN WRITING - AMGR, PO BOX 09, GALENA AK 99741.
- SNOW REMOVAL OPS - MONITOR CTAF.
- ACFT MAY BE CLOSER TO LNDG SFC THAN IT APPEARS.
- ULTRALIGHTS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
- FUEL AVBL MON-FRI 0800-1700; AFT HR CALL OUT FEE - 907-656-1852.
Runways
- WS PSBL BLW 2000 FT ON FNL.
Lighting
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.
Contact
- LCTD FAIRBANKS.
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Nearby airports
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About PAGA
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL · PAGA) is an airport in Galena, AK, at 154 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAGA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PAGA have a control tower?
No. Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PAGA?
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PAGA?
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is in Galena, AK, at an elevation of 154 ft MSL. Coordinates: 64.7362, -156.9370.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PAGA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.